C34.92 Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung

The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung is C34.92 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)

Section

C30-C39: Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (C30-C39)

Category C34

22 codes (16 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 34,375 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included C34.92 among the documented diagnoses.
• 6,470 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Tx of primary site (TOC entry)

a. Admission/Encounter for treatment of primary site ............................................................. 33

Tx of secondary site (TOC entry)

b. Admission/Encounter for treatment of secondary site .......................................................... 33

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)

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